Subtract 10/36 from 6/28
6/28 - 10/36 is -4/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 36 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
6/28 = 6 × 9/28 × 9 = 54/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
10/36 = 10 × 7/36 × 7 = 70/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
54/252 - 70/252 = 54 - 70/252 = -16/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -4/63
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